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2006 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

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2006 Jeep Liberty brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

79000 mi

US $80
Right Rear Brake caliper seized, destroying rotor and pads. Owner replaced caliper, rotor, and pads. Total cost about $95, took about 1 hour to remove old caliper/rotor and install new. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $200
Traction control sensor failed. Advanced code reader required to diagnose and repair. 
85000 mi

US $200
Front brake on passenger side was dragging. Replaced both front brake calipers. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

133700 mi

US $330
Three lights ABS,BAS,ESP, came on. Can't find the problem. They rebuilt the harness by the differential, they aligned it, they replaced the LR speed sensor. They repaired a wire going to the speed sensor. 
180000 mi

US $300
They couldn't find the problem so they reset it and sent me down the road. I spent over A thousand dollars at a private shop before the dealer. I'm so pissed off I want to scream 
40920 mi Brakes have been squealing while driving without touching the brakes. Dealer can't find the problem. Car has been in the dealer 3 times and even though they hear the squealing they cant find the issue. Think its a caliper sticking. hasnt been fixed. 
50840 mi The ESP-BAS, Traction control and ABS lights all came on. Turns out there is a bad sensor that was replaced under extended warranty. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

105000 mi

US $1000
rear brakes 
130000 mi

US $200
one of the front brakes was put on backward when I had them replaced by a shop, so it wore out and took the rotor and calliper with it. I was able to fix it myself for way less money. 
96600 mi Intermittent rubbing noise from front passenger side wheel. Removed caliper, bottom caliper slide pin seized - removed it, cleaned and greased, replaced and tested - everything OK. 
31620 mi

C $250
Emergency brake was erratic (alternately tight -- 2 clicks -- or loose -- click, click, click, click, click). Dealer charged 1 hour labor to "adjust". To me it seems same, but... 
37820 mi

C $560
Ongoing high-pitched squealing from brakes. Dealer could not diagnose during three previous trips. Finally took one a mechanic (not svc advisor) on road test when squealing was taking place. Resolved by disassembling then reassembling the calipers. 
83000 mi

US $60
Driver side rear brake caliper failed (seized). Had to replace the caliper. 

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